Sunday, September 25, 2016

Rome Quotes

"Admittedly the adoption of the vernacular in quite a number of functions may prove of great benefit to the faithful.  But to make such concessions is for the Apostolic See alone; nothing may be done in this matter without her consent and approval, because, as we have said, the whole arrangement of the sacred liturgy is subject to her authority."

-Pius XII (Mediator Dei, 64)

World's Oldest Bishop Dies at Age 104: Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety

Born in 1912.  One of nine children.

In 1932 he entered the seminary.

Ordained priest in 1939 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.   

Consecrated bishop in 1966.

He was a great pro-life warrior.  

Requiem!

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Rome Quotes

"Priests are strongly urged to celebrate Mass every day, for even if the faithful are unable to be present, it is an act of Christ and the Church."

-Vatican Council II (Presbyterorum Ordinis, 13).

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Where to Send Your Kids for College: The Athens of Catholic Education





Thomas Aquinas College in California.

A true blessing to visit here.

And an even bigger blessing to study here.

Welcome to Florence in the sixteenth century! 

Where Giants Study in North America





Alma mater of Rev. John Berg, Superior General of the FSSP. 

Thomas Aquinas College





Built on the Ferndale ranch land and original hacienda built in 1929 (and still standing on the property today) of Edward Doheny, a California oil tycoon.  The architect was the creative Wallace Neff.

Thomas Aquinas College Library





A superb special collections deposit.  Along with the most historic ceiling in North America.  God bless the sweet librarian from Lithuania.